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“To Sylvia, We are very sorry about Joe. He was a good guy. I'm sure you have some wonderful memories of all the years together. Our thoughts and...Read More »
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1 of 37 | Posted by: Larry Piro - Auburndale, FL

“To: The Klinko family,We are very sorry to hear the news. You do know that your Dad is in a much better place and you have a lot of good memories...Read More »
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2 of 37 | Posted by: Larry Piro - Auburndale, FL

“With deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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3 of 37 | Posted by: Robert Klaff - CT

“Sharon, I'm sorry I couldn't be with you for the service. Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad. I'll keep you all in my...Read More »
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5 of 37 | Posted by: Trish Horvath - North Haven, CT

“RIP POPS!!
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6 of 37 | Posted by: linda Gagne - South Gardiner, ME

“RIP POPS!!
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7 of 37 | Posted by: Linda Gagbe - so Gardiner, ME

8 of 37 | Posted by: linda Gagne

“Dear Jimmy, To lose a parent at any age or for any reason is just so difficult. You were all so fortunate to have had him so long "a real...Read More »
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9 of 37 | Posted by: Marge Capone

“Joe and family, so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a great friend and was always welcoming. Our prayers are with you and your family.
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10 of 37 | Posted by: Dale and Lu DeWitt - Beaver Cove, ME

“Dear Cindy and family, I want to say how sad I am that Pappa Joe has passed. What a character! I remember one day I was sitting on the porch waiting...Read More »
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12 of 37 | Posted by: Barbara Haybeck - New Milford, CT

“Mr Klinko's Family***a great big family***and all there Friends sorry to hear this news.I met The Klinko Family over 40 years ago when I became there...Read More »
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16 of 37 | Posted by: Marshall Gordon - W Palmbeach, FL

“R.I.P. Joe, May God be with you. Prayers be with your Family and Friends.
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21 of 37 | Posted by: A friend

“Dearest Sylvia (mom) You and dad had a love no one could ever come between. Your days of retirement together spending each day with one of your kids...Read More »
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22 of 37 | Posted by: Wendy Bednarsky

“To the whole Klinko family , May all the great memories u all share , keep all of you smiling and light ur hearts with love...Read More »
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23 of 37 | Posted by: A friend

“Dear Patty and family, please accept our heartfelt condolences at this most difficult time. Take time to share the many memories you have of your...Read More »
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24 of 37 | Posted by: Deb Gamari - Milford, MA - Friend

“To the the whole family, Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your father, he was lucky to live long and be surrounded by his loving family. We pay...Read More »
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25 of 37 | Posted by: A friend

JosephG, Klinko, age 87, devoted husband of Sylvia Garamella Klinko, of the Black Rock section of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2017. Born in Barton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Steven and Mary Hoder Klinko. A proud United States Army veteran of the Korean War, Joe was a retired Public Works employee for the Town of Fairfield. In addition to his beloved wife Sylvia, Joe will be remembered by his children, Sharon Faulkner, and her husband Dan, of Fairfield, JosephKlinko and his partner Carol, of Fairfield, James Klinko (owner of Furniture on Consignment) and his partner, Layton Thomas, of Weston, Cindy Samatoski and her partner Bill, of Bridgeport, Keith Klinko and his wife Brenda, of Monroe, Patty Demers and her husband Guy, of Litchfield, ME; 17 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; his brother, Robert Klinko, of Lakeland, FL; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4-8 PM in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, in Fairfield Center. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 AM in St. Emery Church, Fairfield, with military honor and his interment to follow in Lawncroft Cemetery. To order flowers, travel directions, or to sign his guest register, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com

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To Sylvia, We are very sorry about Joe. He was a good guy. I'm sure you have some wonderful memories of all the years together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.(Hope to see you down here---Sunny Florida-we'll all go to dinner)Love Ya, Larry, Norma & Scoob

Posted by: Larry Piro - Auburndale, FL Jan 21, 2017

To: The Klinko family,We are very sorry to hear the news. You do know that your Dad is in a much better place and you have a lot of good memories.Love you all, Larry, Norma & Scoob

Posted by: Larry Piro - Auburndale, FL Jan 21, 2017

With deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Posted by: Robert Klaff - Fairfield/Woodstock, CT Jan 19, 2017

Dear Jim...Please accept my prayerful condolences on the occasion of your Father's passing. May he rest in peace in the light of the Risen Lord.

Posted by: Msgr. Andy Varga - Westport, CT Jan 19, 2017

Sharon, I'm sorry I couldn't be with you for the service. Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad. I'll keep you all in my thoughts.

Posted by: Trish Horvath - North Haven, CT Jan 19, 2017

RIP POPS!!

Posted by: linda Gagne - South Gardiner, ME Jan 19, 2017

RIP POPS!!

Posted by: Linda Gagbe - so Gardiner, ME Jan 19, 2017

Posted by: linda Gagne Jan 19, 2017

Dear Jimmy, To lose a parent at any age or for any reason is just so difficult. You were all so fortunate to have had him so long "a real treasure". My sincere love to Mom and to all your wonderful family.

Posted by: Marge Capone Jan 19, 2017

Joe and family, so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a great friend and was always welcoming. Our prayers are with you and your family.